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Zeqblog Blog of Monday, 9 December 2024
Source: Okine Isaac
Following Ghana’s general elections in 2024, former President John Dramani Mahama was elected president and has since announced a comprehensive 26-point program for his first 120 days in office.
In addition to addressing urgent economic issues, this policy blueprint aims to restore social stability and establish the foundation for sustained development.
A strong economic stabilization strategy that aims to lower inflation, increase investor confidence, and stabilize the Ghanaian cedi is a cornerstone of Mahama’s policy.
During his first month in office, he intends to form a National Economic Recovery Task Force including professionals from a range of industries to suggest workable ideas.
Mahama has also promised to bring back the “Jobs for the Youth” program in order to address the issue of rising unemployment, especially among recent graduates.
Mahama plans to halt the contentious Value Added Tax (VAT) on necessities like food and petrol in order to combat the high cost of living. He contends that this strategy will boost consumer spending while giving suffering people instant relief.
Mahama’s plan places a strong emphasis on government accountability and openness. He has committed to reorganizing the Special Prosecutor’s Office and giving it the tools it needs to properly investigate and prosecute corruption allegations within the first 120 days.
Additionally, he intends to propose new laws to uphold public sector ethics and safeguard whistleblowers. Mahama plans to establish a Gender Equity Council to promote women’s involvement in politics and decision-making in order to guarantee inclusivity.
His larger dedication to tackling gender inequity is shown in this endeavor. With an emphasis on enhancing roads, healthcare, and education, Mahama wants to expedite infrastructure projects.
He has promised to finish projects that have stagnated under the “E-Komputer” plan in order to give all public schools access to operational ICT facilities.
In order to cover a wider spectrum of illnesses and guarantee prompt payments to service providers, he intends to broaden the scope of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Another priority is social welfare. Mahama has laid forth plans to create a National Housing Scheme aimed at low-income individuals and to put in place a pension plan for workers in the unorganized sector.
Mahama has promised to work with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address security issues because he understands how important regional stability is. He wants to fortify relationships with development partners abroad in order to draw in capital for vital industries.
